8 superfoods that are more nutritious when boiled

Eggs: Boiling eggs helps break down proteins and makes them easier to digest.

Carrots: Boiling breaks down the cell walls of carrots, making beta-carotene, an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A, more absorbable by the body .

Beets: Boiling beets helps preserve their folate content, a B vitamin important for cell growth and function .

Broccoli: Boiling increases the sulforaphane content in broccoli, a compound with potential anticancer properties .

Spinach: Boiling spinach makes folate and iron more bioavailable. However, be sure to avoid overcooking to minimize vitamin C loss .

Potatoes: Boiling potatoes with the skin on helps retain potassium, an important mineral for heart health . pen_spark

Sweet Potatoes: Similar to regular potatoes, boiling sweet potatoes with the skin on helps retain vitamin A and antioxidants .  

Chickpeas and Lentils: Boiling these legumes helps soften them and makes them easier to digest.

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